Description
These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are packed with flavor and perfect for a fun dinner or snack. With a spicy buffalo kick and creamy filling, they’re sure to impress anyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Lay a tortilla flat and add a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until crispy and golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
Don’t overfill the taquitos to avoid mess and ensure even frying. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling, and maintain oil temperature for perfect crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: taquitos, buffalo chicken, appetizer, party food, game day